REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, May 2 at 9 & 10 a.m. Tuesday, […]
2022
Movie Review/’The Lost City’
“The Lost City” is the kind of movie that looks like it was a lot more fun for the actors to film than it is for the audience to watch. Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum got to spend time in each other’s company, goofing around in a comedy in the jungle that was probably closer […]
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Finnish Cemetery WEST PARIS — The Finnish Cemetery Association will meet on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Congregational Church, Church Street, West Paris. Reports will be given and election of officers held. All persons having connections with the cemetery are urged to attend. If you are interested in joining the association, […]
UMaine announces summer institute for educators
STATE — UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, will host the first University of Maine Educators Institute this summer. “Supporting Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being in School Communities: From Surviving to Thriving” will be a virtual event from June 22–23. This new UMaine Summer University program will […]
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Finnish Cemetery WEST PARIS — The Finnish Cemetery Association will meet on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Congregational Church, Church Street, West Paris. Reports will be given and election of officers held. All persons having connections with the cemetery are urged to attend. If you are interested in joining the association, […]
Eleanor B. Hoff receives MPA Principal’s Award
BETHEL — Eleanor B. Hoff of Bethel, a senior at Telstar High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award, Principal Mark Kenney announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “During her time at Telstar, EB has […]
Telstar Middle School’s Ukraine Day
BETHEL — A few weeks ago, many TMS students chose to wear blue and yellow instead of our traditional Telstar blue and white Friday in order to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our hope for peace. Thank you, Cole Katlin, for inviting us to join you in a simple yet powerful demonstration of […]
Fire Department scholarship and challenge
PARIS — On March 22, the Norway Fire Department lost a lifetime member. Shawn was only 44 years old and passed away far too early due to ongoing medical issues. Shawn was a treasured member of the auxiliary and was always there to support and encourage all firefighters, no matter what department they were from. […]
RPC launches contest for pet-themed calendar
AREA — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce our pet-themed 2023 calendar photo contest, the proceeds from which will support the homeless pets in our care. The contest is open to everyone; your photo entry does not have to be of a pet adopted from Responsible Pet Care – we love […]
Extension landscape design webinar April 29
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes, from noon to 1:15 p.m. on April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable, and safe […]